Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a highly skilled engineer to ensure precision manufacturing through tolerance stack analysis and GD&T interpretation. You will perform FEA with ANSYS/ABAQUS, apply DOE and regression analyses, and conduct SEM/FTIR/CT scans to optimize modules and processes.

Expect cross-functional collaboration and travel. The role emphasizes Design for Manufacturing and rigorous material characterization to improve assembly quality and reliability, with a generous

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with tolerance stack analysis to define mechanical specs.
• GD&T interpretation to develop inspection plans.
• Experience with FEA using ANSYS or ABAQUS.
• DOE and regression analysis to optimize process parameters.
• Experience with SEM, FTIR, and CT Scanning.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Apply tolerance stack analysis to define mechanical specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T and develop inspection plans.
• Perform FEA using ANSYS/ABAQUS for structural and thermal analyses.
• Use DOE and regression analysis to optimize process inputs.
• Conduct SEM, FTIR, and CT scanning analyses.
• Lead DFx reviews to optimize manufacturing of assemblies.
• Characterize and improve mechanical and thermal properties of materials.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to propose corrective actions and potential design/tolerance changes.

Skills

Tolerance stack analysis

GD&T interpretation

Finite Element Analysis

DOE & regression analysis

SEM

FTIR

CT scanning

Design for Manufacturing

Materials properties

Education

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Apply Geometric Dimensions and Tolerance to ensure proper manufacturing and assembly of Parts. Perform Tolerance Stack-up analysis to prevent any dimensional interference post Manufacturing. Develop and implement new metrology techniques to measure different parameters of the Module. Use statistical tools like JMP, regression and design of experiments to optimize manufacturing processes and implement statistical quality control. Perform failure analysis of modules to identify failure modes and understanding physics of failure to improve the assembly, function and cosmetics of the module. Develop detailed reliability test methods for the module and ensure test objectives are achieved. Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate statistical limits and variables for process and part specifications. Conduct Measurement System Analysis to manage the measurement errors and provide robust measurement systems. Perform Yield Gap Analysis and lead reviews with cross functional teams on development of their corrective actions via process improvements or changes, design or tolerance changes, or screening parts, and propose binning plan for SRB builds (Spec Relief Build). 20% domestic and international travel required. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Utilizing tolerance stack analysis for mechanical assemblies to define appropriate mechanical specifications.
• Utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret engineering drawings & develop inspection plans.
• Using ANSYS, ABAQUS to perform structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA).
• Utilizing design of experiment (DOE) and regression analysis to optimize process input parameters.
• Performing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and CT Scanning.
• Performing Design for Manufacturing Analysis on Assemblies to optimize manufacturing processes
• Characterizing and improving Mechanical and Thermal properties of different Materials

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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